A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-08 - 1920-05-11
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'Martha's Vindication.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-11 - 1923-01-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Thurs-Sat., 'Homespun Folks,' and Larry Semon in 'The Bell Hops.' Kowloon Theatre: Thurs.-Sat. at 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Sin of Martha Queed.' Slightly increased prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
Summary:

The paradox of the evil that exists in the minds of people who strive to be abnormally good was Allan Dwan's inspiration for his newest Mayflower production released by Associated Exhibitors. 'The Sin of Martha Queed,' which begins at the Kowloon Theatre tonight. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is going to screen 'The Sin of Martha Queed' featuring Joseph Dowling who is famous for his performance in 'The Miracle Man.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-11 - 1923-01-11
Summary:

Tonight, the great Thos. H. Ince production, 'Homespun Folks,' and Larry Semon in 'The Bell Hop.' On Sunday, Pathe presents Joseph J. Dowling in 'The Sin of Martha Queed.' On Monday, George Arliss in 'Disraeli.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-11 - 1923-01-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Homespun Folks and Larry Semon in 'The Bell Hop.' Kowloon Theatre: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.45 and 9.15, 'The Sin of Martha Queed.' Slightly increased prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-10
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-22 - 1924-01-23
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Women Men Love,' starring Marth [sic] Mansfield and William Desmond in 6 reels. Photo included. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-22 - 1924-01-23
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Women Men Love,' starring Wm. Desmond and Martha Mansfield. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. Picture included.

10
Headline: Bavu
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-21 - 1924-06-28
Summary:

June 21 & 23 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'Brass.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. June 24 Remarks: Coming to the World tomorrow. June 26 Remarks: The superb cast includes Wallace Beery, Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-24
Summary:

Bavu,' the Universal-Jewel special production which will be shown at the World Theatre tomorrow. The all-star cast includes Wallace Beery, Estelle Taylor, Josef Swickard, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia Breamer, Martha Mattox, Nickolai de Ruiz, Harry Carter, Jack Rollens. Stuart Paton directed them…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-15 - 1924-07-15
Summary:

Conway Tearle in 'Society Snobs' with Martha Mansfield. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-15 - 1924-07-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mark Twain's 'The Prince and the Pauper' and Topical Budget 666. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Conway Tearle in 'Society Snobs' with Martha Mansfield.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-16 - 1924-07-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mark Twain's 'The Prince and the Pauper,' and Topical Budget 666. The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Conway Tearle in 'Society Snobs' with Martha Mansfield.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-14
Summary:

Emory Johnson's picture 'The Mailman' is now playing at the World Theatre. The picture starred by Ralph Lewis, Johnnie Walker, Josephine Adair, David Kirby, Taylor Graves, Martha Sleeper and others. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-21
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-23
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening King Vidor's first Goldwyn production 'Three Wise Fools.' The film was adapted from Austin Strong's comedy-drama by King Vidor, who also directed it. The film features Eleanor Boardman who is famous for her role in Rupert Hughes' '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-24
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening King Vidor's screen version of the popular stage success, on Wednesday. The film features Martha Mattox who is the first cousin to Lew Wallace, whose 'Ben-Hur' is about to be put on the screen by Goldwyn.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-09 - 1925-04-09
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Leavenworth Case' with an all star cast including Seena Owen, Martha Mansfield, Wilfred Lytell and Bradley Barker. No advance in prices. Starting Saturday, 11th, Elinor Glyn's 'Three Weeks.' Today till Monday, 2.30 and 7.…